Preferred term
saprophytes
Type
Type of entity- Organism
Broader concept
Broader conceptEntry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- decomposer fungi
- fungal decomposers
- necrophytes
- necrophytism
- saprobes
- saprophytism
Scope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- Use for plants, fungi or other microorganisms living on dead or decaying organic matter; for fauna that feed on dead or decaying organic matter USE detritivores; for insects feeding on dead animals USE carrion insects.
Field 001 in MARC Authority Format
- 32984
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/45471